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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.55, 807.83 and 477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.55, 807.83 and 477.80 is: 716.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.55 : 807.83 = 477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.55/807.83 = 477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.55x = 807.83 × 477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.55x = 385,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,978.79/538.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.70

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