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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 748.44 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 748.44 and 470.16 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 748.44 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/748.44 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 748.44 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 351,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,886.55/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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