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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 748.74 and 464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 748.74 and 464.74 is: 639.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 748.74 = 464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/748.74 = 464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 748.74 × 464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 347,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,969.30/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.99

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