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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.90, 807.87 and 319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.90, 807.87 and 319.93 is: 479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.90 : 807.87 = 319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.90/807.87 = 319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.90x = 807.87 × 319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.90x = 258,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,457.81/538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.61

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