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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.62, 808.14 and 457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.62, 808.14 and 457.62 is: 686.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.62 : 808.14 = 457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.62/808.14 = 457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.62x = 808.14 × 457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.62x = 369,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,821.03/538.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.61

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