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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.59, 806.69 and 447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.59, 806.69 and 447.38 is: 671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.59 : 806.69 = 447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.59/806.69 = 447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.59x = 806.69 × 447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.59x = 360,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,890.70/537.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.32

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