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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.39, 804.70 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.39, 804.70 and 432.78 is: 648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.39 : 804.70 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.39/804.70 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.39x = 804.70 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.39x = 348,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,258.07/537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.05

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