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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 806.65 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 806.65 and 439.82 is: 660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 806.65 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/806.65 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 806.65 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 354,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,778.02/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.51

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