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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 804.93 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 804.93 and 476.31 is: 713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 804.93 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/804.93 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 804.93 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 383,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,396.21/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.88

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