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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.64, 808.50 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.64, 808.50 and 322.80 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.64 : 808.50 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.64/808.50 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.64x = 808.50 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.64x = 260,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,983.80/539.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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