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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.59, 808.83 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.59, 808.83 and 423.18 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.59 : 808.83 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.59/808.83 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.59x = 808.83 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.59x = 342,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,280.68/538.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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