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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.11, 807.12 and 477.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.11, 807.12 and 477.95 is: 716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.11 : 807.12 = 477.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.11/807.12 = 477.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.11x = 807.12 × 477.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.11x = 385,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,758.97/538.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.88

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