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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.25, 806.46 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.25, 806.46 and 468.99 is: 702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.25 : 806.46 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.25/806.46 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.25x = 806.46 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.25x = 378,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,219.92/538.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.69

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