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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.99, 805.93 and 306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.99, 805.93 and 306.17 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.99 : 805.93 = 306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.99/805.93 = 306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.99x = 805.93 × 306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.99x = 246,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,749.82/537.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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