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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.83, 808.26 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.83, 808.26 and 431.31 is: 646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.83 : 808.26 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.83/808.26 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.83x = 808.26 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.83x = 348,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,605.97/538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.96

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