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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.28, 807.54 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.28, 807.54 and 472.48 is: 710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.28 : 807.54 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.28/807.54 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.28x = 807.54 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.28x = 381,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,546.50/537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.14

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