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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.15, 809.93 and 466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.15, 809.93 and 466.25 is: 700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.15 : 809.93 = 466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.15/809.93 = 466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.15x = 809.93 × 466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.15x = 377,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,626.98/539.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.42

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