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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.02, 807.46 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.02, 807.46 and 429.52 is: 643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.02 : 807.46 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.02/807.46 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.02x = 807.46 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.02x = 346,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,820.22/539.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.43

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