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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.69, 807.34 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.69, 807.34 and 306.84 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.69 : 807.34 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.69/807.34 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.69x = 807.34 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.69x = 247,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,719.40/537.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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