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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 749.95 and 468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 749.95 and 468.82 is: 646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 749.95 = 468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/749.95 = 468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 749.95 × 468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 351,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,591.56/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.75

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