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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 804.31 and 305.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 804.31 and 305.05 is: 458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 804.31 = 305.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/804.31 = 305.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 804.31 × 305.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 245,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,354.77/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.01

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