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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.93, 748.87 and 460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.93, 748.87 and 460.90 is: 634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.93 : 748.87 = 460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.93/748.87 = 460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.93x = 748.87 × 460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.93x = 345,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,154.18/543.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.56

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