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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.78, 807.63 and 473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.78, 807.63 and 473.98 is: 710.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.78 : 807.63 = 473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.78/807.63 = 473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.78x = 807.63 × 473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.78x = 382,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,800.47/538.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.49

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