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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.14, 742.36 and 452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.14, 742.36 and 452.94 is: 624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.14 : 742.36 = 452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.14/742.36 = 452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.14x = 742.36 × 452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.14x = 336,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,243.41/538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.83

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