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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.38, 806.75 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.38, 806.75 and 447.18 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.38 : 806.75 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.38/806.75 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.38x = 806.75 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.38x = 360,762.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,762.47/537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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