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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.90, 807.48 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.90, 807.48 and 447.68 is: 672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.90 : 807.48 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.90/807.48 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.90x = 807.48 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.90x = 361,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,492.65/537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.04

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