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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 806.10 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 806.10 and 451.98 is: 677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 806.10 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/806.10 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 806.10 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 364,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,341.08/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.11

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