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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.73, 748.47 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.73, 748.47 and 464.34 is: 640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.73 : 748.47 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.73/748.47 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.73x = 748.47 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.73x = 347,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,544.56/542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.36

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