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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.38, 806.52 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.38, 806.52 and 428.90 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.38 : 806.52 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.38/806.52 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.38x = 806.52 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.38x = 345,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,914.00/538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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