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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.21, 744.47 and 414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.21, 744.47 and 414.65 is: 572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.21 : 744.47 = 414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.21/744.47 = 414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.21x = 744.47 × 414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.21x = 308,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,695.83/539.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.49

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