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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.85, 807.57 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.85, 807.57 and 470.21 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.85 : 807.57 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.85/807.57 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.85x = 807.57 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.85x = 379,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,723.45/538.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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