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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.67, 805.43 and 421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.67, 805.43 and 421.57 is: 631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.67 : 805.43 = 421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.67/805.43 = 421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.67x = 805.43 × 421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.67x = 339,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,545.13/537.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.51

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