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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.47, 803.32 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.47, 803.32 and 304.47 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.47 : 803.32 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.47/803.32 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.47x = 803.32 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.47x = 244,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,586.84/535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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