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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 737.64 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 737.64 and 465.66 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 737.64 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/737.64 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 737.64 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 343,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,489.44/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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