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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.28, 806.04 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.28, 806.04 and 451.40 is: 675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.28 : 806.04 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.28/806.04 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.28x = 806.04 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.28x = 363,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,846.46/538.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.94

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