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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.64, 806.88 and 461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.64, 806.88 and 461.60 is: 691.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.64 : 806.88 = 461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.64/806.88 = 461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.64x = 806.88 × 461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.64x = 372,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,455.81/538.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.47

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