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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 741.33 and 455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 741.33 and 455.10 is: 626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 741.33 = 455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/741.33 = 455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 741.33 × 455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 337,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,379.28/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.80

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