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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.42, 809.36 and 418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.42, 809.36 and 418.73 is: 628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.42 : 809.36 = 418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.42/809.36 = 418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.42x = 809.36 × 418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.42x = 338,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,897.17/539.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.27

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