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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.52, 809.86 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.52, 809.86 and 320.41 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.52 : 809.86 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.52/809.86 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.52x = 809.86 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.52x = 259,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,487.24/539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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