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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 811.98 and 464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 811.98 and 464.68 is: 695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 811.98 = 464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/811.98 = 464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 811.98 × 464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 377,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,310.87/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.58

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