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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.63, 806.79 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.63, 806.79 and 407.18 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.63 : 806.79 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.63/806.79 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.63x = 806.79 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.63x = 328,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,508.75/538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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