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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 809.28 and 441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 809.28 and 441.57 is: 663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 809.28 = 441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/809.28 = 441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 809.28 × 441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 357,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,353.77/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.14

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