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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 803.73 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 803.73 and 304.70 is: 457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 803.73 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/803.73 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 803.73 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 244,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,896.53/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.05

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