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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.02, 744.20 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.02, 744.20 and 414.45 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.02 : 744.20 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.02/744.20 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.02x = 744.20 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.02x = 308,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,433.69/539.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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