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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.98, 807.30 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.98, 807.30 and 322.08 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.98 : 807.30 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.98/807.30 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.98x = 807.30 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.98x = 260,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,015.18/538.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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