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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 742.98 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 742.98 and 445.54 is: 614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 742.98 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/742.98 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 742.98 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 331,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,027.31/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.20

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