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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.79, 744.91 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.79, 744.91 and 315.86 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.79 : 744.91 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.79/744.91 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.79x = 744.91 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.79x = 235,289.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,289.53/539.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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