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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 806.34 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 806.34 and 307 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 806.34 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/806.34 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 806.34 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 247,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,546.38/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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