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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.83, 808.11 and 452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.83, 808.11 and 452.19 is: 678.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.83 : 808.11 = 452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.83/808.11 = 452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.83x = 808.11 × 452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.83x = 365,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,419.26/538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.17

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