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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.28, 803.40 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.28, 803.40 and 304.40 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.28 : 803.40 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.28/803.40 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.28x = 803.40 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.28x = 244,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,554.96/535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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