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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.52, 805.58 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.52, 805.58 and 481.20 is: 718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.52 : 805.58 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.52/805.58 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.52x = 805.58 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.52x = 387,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,642.69/539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.50

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