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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.83, 806.85 and 451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.83, 806.85 and 451.95 is: 676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.83 : 806.85 = 451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.83/806.85 = 451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.83x = 806.85 × 451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.83x = 364,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,655.86/538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.75

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