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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.56, 809.34 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.56, 809.34 and 430.84 is: 646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.56 : 809.34 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.56/809.34 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.56x = 809.34 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.56x = 348,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,696.05/539.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.26

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