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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.40, 807.90 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.40, 807.90 and 416.70 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.40 : 807.90 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.40/807.90 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.40x = 807.90 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.40x = 336,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,651.93/539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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