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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.38, 806.94 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.38, 806.94 and 416.70 is: 624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.38 : 806.94 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.38/806.94 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.38x = 806.94 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.38x = 336,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,251.90/538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.56

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