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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.73, 804.58 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.73, 804.58 and 318.47 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.73 : 804.58 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.73/804.58 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.73x = 804.58 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.73x = 256,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,229.77/537.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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