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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.65, 807.94 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.65, 807.94 and 322.07 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.65 : 807.94 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.65/807.94 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.65x = 807.94 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.65x = 260,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,207.59/538.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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