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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.28, 805.38 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.28, 805.38 and 472.48 is: 708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.28 : 805.38 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.28/805.38 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.28x = 805.38 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.28x = 380,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,525.94/537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.25

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