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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.34, 750.36 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.34, 750.36 and 468.50 is: 647.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.34 : 750.36 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.34/750.36 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.34x = 750.36 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.34x = 351,543.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,543.66/543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.00

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