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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 802.18 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 802.18 and 472.64 is: 705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 802.18 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/802.18 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 802.18 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 379,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,142.36/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.46

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