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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 812.36 and 466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 812.36 and 466.48 is: 696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 812.36 = 466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/812.36 = 466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 812.36 × 466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 378,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,949.69/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.75

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