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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.96, 739.14 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.96, 739.14 and 453.28 is: 625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.96 : 739.14 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.96/739.14 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.96x = 739.14 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.96x = 335,037.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,037.38/535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.12

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