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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 801.84 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 801.84 and 304 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 801.84 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/801.84 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 801.84 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 243,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,759.36/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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