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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.76, 809.13 and 442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.76, 809.13 and 442.47 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.76 : 809.13 = 442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.76/809.13 = 442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.76x = 809.13 × 442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.76x = 358,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,015.75/539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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