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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.42, 802.95 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.42, 802.95 and 304.48 is: 456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.42 : 802.95 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.42/802.95 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.42x = 802.95 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.42x = 244,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,482.22/535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.62

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