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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 802.99 and 479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 802.99 and 479.73 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 802.99 = 479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/802.99 = 479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 802.99 × 479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 385,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,217.49/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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