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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.95, 807.69 and 307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.95, 807.69 and 307.30 is: 461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.95 : 807.69 = 307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.95/807.69 = 307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.95x = 807.69 × 307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.95x = 248,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,203.14/537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.39

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