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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.87, 803.27 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.87, 803.27 and 304.66 is: 456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.87 : 803.27 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.87/803.27 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.87x = 803.27 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.87x = 244,724.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,724.29/535.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.69

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