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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.55, 806.22 and 446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.55, 806.22 and 446.83 is: 670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.55 : 806.22 = 446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.55/806.22 = 446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.55x = 806.22 × 446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.55x = 360,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,243.28/537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.16

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