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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.07, 803.10 and 449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.07, 803.10 and 449.97 is: 674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.07 : 803.10 = 449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.07/803.10 = 449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.07x = 803.10 × 449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.07x = 361,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,370.91/536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.11

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