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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.27, 808.63 and 417.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.27, 808.63 and 417.23 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.27 : 808.63 = 417.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.27/808.63 = 417.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.27x = 808.63 × 417.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.27x = 337,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,384.69/539.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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