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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.27, 806.72 and 469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.27, 806.72 and 469.47 is: 703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.27 : 806.72 = 469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.27/806.72 = 469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.27x = 806.72 × 469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.27x = 378,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,730.84/538.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.61

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