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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 806.44 and 477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 806.44 and 477.28 is: 715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 806.44 = 477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/806.44 = 477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 806.44 × 477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 384,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,897.68/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.37

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