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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.46, 807.84 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.46, 807.84 and 416.70 is: 624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.46 : 807.84 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.46/807.84 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.46x = 807.84 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.46x = 336,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,626.93/539.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.01

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