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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.92, 806.94 and 464.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.92, 806.94 and 464.07 is: 696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.92 : 806.94 = 464.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.92/806.94 = 464.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.92x = 806.94 × 464.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.92x = 374,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,476.65/537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.16

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