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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.91, 808.60 and 418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.91, 808.60 and 418.22 is: 627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.91 : 808.60 = 418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.91/808.60 = 418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.91x = 808.60 × 418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.91x = 338,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,172.69/538.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.51

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