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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 802.91 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 802.91 and 304.56 is: 456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 802.91 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/802.91 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 802.91 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 244,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,532.75/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.43

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