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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.94, 807.04 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.94, 807.04 and 319.03 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.94 : 807.04 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.94/807.04 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.94x = 807.04 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.94x = 257,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,469.97/538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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