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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.42, 803.23 and 304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.42, 803.23 and 304.57 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.42 : 803.23 = 304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.42/803.23 = 304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.42x = 803.23 × 304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.42x = 244,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,636.99/535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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