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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 808.32 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 808.32 and 446.72 is: 670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 808.32 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/808.32 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 808.32 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 361,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,092.71/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.08

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