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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.28, 803.38 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.28, 803.38 and 304.63 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.28 : 803.38 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.28/803.38 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.28x = 803.38 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.28x = 244,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,730.88/535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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