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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.32, 807.52 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.32, 807.52 and 450.88 is: 676.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.32 : 807.52 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.32/807.52 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.32x = 807.52 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.32x = 364,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,094.62/538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.35

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