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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.33, 807.50 and 430.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.33, 807.50 and 430.81 is: 646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.33 : 807.50 = 430.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.33/807.50 = 430.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.33x = 807.50 × 430.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.33x = 347,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,879.08/538.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.22

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