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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.23, 802.44 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.23, 802.44 and 304.02 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.23 : 802.44 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.23/802.44 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.23x = 802.44 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.23x = 243,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,957.81/535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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