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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.10, 808.83 and 442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.10, 808.83 and 442.66 is: 664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.10 : 808.83 = 442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.10/808.83 = 442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.10x = 808.83 × 442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.10x = 358,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,034.47/539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.13

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