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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.10, 809.18 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.10, 809.18 and 418.68 is: 628.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.10 : 809.18 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.10/809.18 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.10x = 809.18 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.10x = 338,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,787.48/539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.43

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