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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.67, 806.64 and 447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.67, 806.64 and 447.10 is: 669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.67 : 806.64 = 447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.67/806.64 = 447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.67x = 806.64 × 447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.67x = 360,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,648.74/538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.52

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