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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.98, 804.87 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.98, 804.87 and 472.46 is: 706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.98 : 804.87 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.98/804.87 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.98x = 804.87 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.98x = 380,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,268.88/537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.85

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