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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 805.74 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 805.74 and 409 is: 612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 805.74 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/805.74 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 805.74 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 329,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,547.66/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.95

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