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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.66, 742.89 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.66, 742.89 and 455.04 is: 627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.66 : 742.89 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.66/742.89 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.66x = 742.89 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.66x = 338,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,044.46/538.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.57

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