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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.13, 808.15 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.13, 808.15 and 440.82 is: 662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.13 : 808.15 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.13/808.15 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.13x = 808.15 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.13x = 356,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,248.68/538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.01

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