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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.07, 804.22 and 305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.07, 804.22 and 305.07 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.07 : 804.22 = 305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.07/804.22 = 305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.07x = 804.22 × 305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.07x = 245,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,339.37/536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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