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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.30, 806.24 and 467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.30, 806.24 and 467.99 is: 700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.30 : 806.24 = 467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.30/806.24 = 467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.30x = 806.24 × 467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.30x = 377,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,308.23/538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.93

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