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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.10, 806.18 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.10, 806.18 and 416.68 is: 625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.10 : 806.18 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.10/806.18 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.10x = 806.18 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.10x = 335,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,919.08/537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.43

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