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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.59, 807.87 and 306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.59, 807.87 and 306.98 is: 460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.59 : 807.87 = 306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.59/807.87 = 306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.59x = 807.87 × 306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.59x = 248,004.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,004.62/538.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.47

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