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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.87, 806.03 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.87, 806.03 and 306.05 is: 458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.87 : 806.03 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.87/806.03 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.87x = 806.03 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.87x = 246,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,686.70/537.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.64

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