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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 803.76 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 803.76 and 480 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 803.76 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/803.76 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 803.76 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 385,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,804.80/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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