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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.12, 805.64 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.12, 805.64 and 421.48 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.12 : 805.64 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.12/805.64 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.12x = 805.64 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.12x = 339,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,555.01/538.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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