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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.03, 808.95 and 432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.03, 808.95 and 432.11 is: 648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.03 : 808.95 = 432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.03/808.95 = 432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.03x = 808.95 × 432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.03x = 349,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,555.38/539.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.49

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