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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 756.74 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 756.74 and 465.68 is: 642.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 756.74 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/756.74 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 756.74 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 352,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,401.74/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.00

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