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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.38, 804.52 and 481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.38, 804.52 and 481.80 is: 721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.38 : 804.52 = 481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.38/804.52 = 481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.38x = 804.52 × 481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.38x = 387,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,617.74/537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.31

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