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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 807.64 and 477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 807.64 and 477.06 is: 718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 807.64 = 477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/807.64 = 477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 807.64 × 477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 385,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,292.74/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.83

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