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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.44, 806.80 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.44, 806.80 and 307.04 is: 460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.44 : 806.80 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.44/806.80 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.44x = 806.80 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.44x = 247,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,719.87/538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.07

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