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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 802.49 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 802.49 and 414.50 is: 620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 802.49 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/802.49 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 802.49 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 332,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,632.11/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.58

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