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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.95, 804.69 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.95, 804.69 and 305.30 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.95 : 804.69 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.95/804.69 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.95x = 804.69 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.95x = 245,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,669.71/535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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