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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 802.78 and 484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 802.78 and 484.12 is: 724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 802.78 = 484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/802.78 = 484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 802.78 × 484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 388,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,638.64/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.99

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