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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.67, 749.78 and 460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.67, 749.78 and 460.69 is: 635.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.67 : 749.78 = 460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.67/749.78 = 460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.67x = 749.78 × 460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.67x = 345,416.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,416.15/543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.34

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