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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 804.58 and 420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 804.58 and 420.92 is: 630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 804.58 = 420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/804.58 = 420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 804.58 × 420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 338,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,663.81/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.42

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