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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.66, 809.42 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.66, 809.42 and 448.94 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.66 : 809.42 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.66/809.42 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.66x = 809.42 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.66x = 363,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,381.01/539.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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