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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539, 808.56 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539, 808.56 and 322.28 is: 483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539 : 808.56 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539/808.56 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539x = 808.56 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539x = 260,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,582.72/539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.46

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