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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 804.66 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 804.66 and 434.48 is: 652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 804.66 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/804.66 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 804.66 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 349,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,608.68/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.25

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