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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.23, 806.66 and 476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.23, 806.66 and 476.75 is: 715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.23 : 806.66 = 476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.23/806.66 = 476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.23x = 806.66 × 476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.23x = 384,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,575.16/537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.85

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