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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.38, 809.19 and 467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.38, 809.19 and 467.10 is: 702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.38 : 809.19 = 467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.38/809.19 = 467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.38x = 809.19 × 467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.38x = 377,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,972.65/538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.06

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