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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.13, 744.19 and 414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.13, 744.19 and 414.63 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.13 : 744.19 = 414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.13/744.19 = 414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.13x = 744.19 × 414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.13x = 308,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,562.46/539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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