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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 806.19 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 806.19 and 460.44 is: 691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 806.19 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/806.19 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 806.19 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 371,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,202.12/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.25

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