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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 804.62 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 804.62 and 444.48 is: 667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 804.62 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/804.62 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 804.62 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 357,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,637.50/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.73

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