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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.49, 807.01 and 443.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.49, 807.01 and 443.45 is: 664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.49 : 807.01 = 443.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.49/807.01 = 443.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.49x = 807.01 × 443.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.49x = 357,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,868.58/538.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.58

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