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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 803.33 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 803.33 and 304.48 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 803.33 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/803.33 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 803.33 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 244,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,596.40/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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