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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.05, 756.72 and 465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.05, 756.72 and 465.40 is: 642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.05 : 756.72 = 465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.05/756.72 = 465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.05x = 756.72 × 465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.05x = 352,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,177.49/548.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.60

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