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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 808.32 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 808.32 and 453.60 is: 679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 808.32 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/808.32 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 808.32 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 366,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,653.95/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.33

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