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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.47, 806.67 and 306.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.47, 806.67 and 306.82 is: 460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.47 : 806.67 = 306.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.47/806.67 = 306.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.47x = 806.67 × 306.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.47x = 247,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,496.92/537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.49

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