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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.66, 806.96 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.66, 806.96 and 463.52 is: 693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.66 : 806.96 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.66/806.96 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.66x = 806.96 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.66x = 374,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,045.28/539.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.11

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