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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.31, 809.66 and 424.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.31, 809.66 and 424.15 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.31 : 809.66 = 424.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.31/809.66 = 424.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.31x = 809.66 × 424.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.31x = 343,417.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,417.29/539.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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