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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.87, 809.03 and 308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.87, 809.03 and 308.05 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.87 : 809.03 = 308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.87/809.03 = 308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.87x = 809.03 × 308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.87x = 249,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,221.69/539.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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