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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.56, 807.92 and 447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.56, 807.92 and 447.98 is: 670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.56 : 807.92 = 447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.56/807.92 = 447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.56x = 807.92 × 447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.56x = 361,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,934.47/539.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.79

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