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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.10, 807.68 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.10, 807.68 and 417.68 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.10 : 807.68 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.10/807.68 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.10x = 807.68 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.10x = 337,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,351.78/538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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