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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 749.63 and 464.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 749.63 and 464.73 is: 640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 749.63 = 464.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/749.63 = 464.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 749.63 × 464.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 348,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,373.90/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.68

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