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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.57, 738.68 and 461.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.57, 738.68 and 461.01 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.57 : 738.68 = 461.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.57/738.68 = 461.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.57x = 738.68 × 461.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.57x = 340,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,540.02/535.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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