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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 807 and 447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 807 and 447.34 is: 669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 807 = 447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/807 = 447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 807 × 447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 361,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,003.38/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.81

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