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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.85, 808.43 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.85, 808.43 and 307.70 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.85 : 808.43 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.85/808.43 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.85x = 808.43 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.85x = 248,753.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,753.09/538.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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