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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.82, 806.14 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.82, 806.14 and 439.31 is: 659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.82 : 806.14 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.82/806.14 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.82x = 806.14 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.82x = 354,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,145.36/536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.71

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