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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.49, 808.51 and 444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.49, 808.51 and 444.45 is: 666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.49 : 808.51 = 444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.49/808.51 = 444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.49x = 808.51 × 444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.49x = 359,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,342.27/539.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.08

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