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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.28, 809.34 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.28, 809.34 and 463.14 is: 695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.28 : 809.34 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.28/809.34 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.28x = 809.34 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.28x = 374,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,837.73/539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.07

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