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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.96, 741.90 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.96, 741.90 and 455.28 is: 627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.96 : 741.90 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.96/741.90 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.96x = 741.90 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.96x = 337,772.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,772.23/537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.88

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