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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.51, 809.91 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.51, 809.91 and 424.32 is: 636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.51 : 809.91 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.51/809.91 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.51x = 809.91 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.51x = 343,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,661.01/539.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.99

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