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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.57, 806.54 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.57, 806.54 and 441.45 is: 662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.57 : 806.54 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.57/806.54 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.57x = 806.54 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.57x = 356,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,044.88/537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.32

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