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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 812.89 and 466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 812.89 and 466.93 is: 696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 812.89 = 466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/812.89 = 466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 812.89 × 466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 379,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,562.73/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.61

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