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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.20, 751.56 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.20, 751.56 and 460.04 is: 636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.20 : 751.56 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.20/751.56 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.20x = 751.56 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.20x = 345,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,747.66/543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.50

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