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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.02, 804.30 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.02, 804.30 and 319.75 is: 479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.02 : 804.30 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.02/804.30 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.02x = 804.30 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.02x = 257,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,174.93/536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.79

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