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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.36, 811.57 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.36, 811.57 and 470.46 is: 702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.36 : 811.57 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.36/811.57 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.36x = 811.57 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.36x = 381,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,811.22/543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.69

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