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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 803.48 and 456.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 803.48 and 456.17 is: 681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 803.48 = 456.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/803.48 = 456.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 803.48 × 456.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 366,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,517.17/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.01

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