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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 803.12 and 304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 803.12 and 304.59 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 803.12 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/803.12 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 803.12 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 244,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,623.81/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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