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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 750.58 and 464.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 750.58 and 464.37 is: 641.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 750.58 = 464.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/750.58 = 464.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 750.58 × 464.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 348,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,544.60/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.28

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