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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.46, 744.56 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.46, 744.56 and 318.40 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.46 : 744.56 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.46/744.56 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.46x = 744.56 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.46x = 237,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,067.90/539.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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