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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.54, 802.62 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.54, 802.62 and 304.08 is: 455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.54 : 802.62 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.54/802.62 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.54x = 802.62 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.54x = 244,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,060.69/535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.73

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