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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 802.30 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 802.30 and 449.44 is: 672.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 802.30 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/802.30 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 802.30 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 360,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,585.71/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.73

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