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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 751.59 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 751.59 and 466.62 is: 643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 751.59 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/751.59 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 751.59 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 350,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,706.93/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.45

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