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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.98, 807.95 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.98, 807.95 and 320.72 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.98 : 807.95 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.98/807.95 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.98x = 807.95 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.98x = 259,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,122.49/539.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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