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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 806.79 and 483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 806.79 and 483 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 806.79 = 483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/806.79 = 483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 806.79 × 483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 389,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,679.57/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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