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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.08, 804.41 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.08, 804.41 and 439.88 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.08 : 804.41 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.08/804.41 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.08x = 804.41 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.08x = 353,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,843.68/537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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