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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 804.47 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 804.47 and 304.86 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 804.47 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/804.47 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 804.47 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 245,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,249.20/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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