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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.34, 808 and 482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.34, 808 and 482.14 is: 722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.34 : 808 = 482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.34/808 = 482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.34x = 808 × 482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.34x = 389,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,569.12/539.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.31

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