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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 749.52 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 749.52 and 465.12 is: 641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 749.52 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/749.52 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 749.52 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 348,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,615.62/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.38

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