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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 737.88 and 465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 737.88 and 465.07 is: 641.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 737.88 = 465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/737.88 = 465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 737.88 × 465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 343,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,165.85/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.36

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