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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.22, 748.13 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.22, 748.13 and 473.24 is: 651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.22 : 748.13 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.22/748.13 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.22x = 748.13 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.22x = 354,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,044.55/543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.75

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