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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.37, 805.62 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.37, 805.62 and 421.48 is: 631.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.37 : 805.62 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.37/805.62 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.37x = 805.62 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.37x = 339,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,552.72/537.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.88

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