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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 806.40 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 806.40 and 481.44 is: 720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 806.40 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/806.40 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 806.40 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 388,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,233.22/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.71

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