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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.33, 807.84 and 446.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.33, 807.84 and 446.99 is: 669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.33 : 807.84 = 446.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.33/807.84 = 446.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.33x = 807.84 × 446.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.33x = 361,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,092.36/539.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.53

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