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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 806.24 and 452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 806.24 and 452.06 is: 677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 806.24 = 452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/806.24 = 452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 806.24 × 452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 364,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,465.95/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.24

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