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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 740.28 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 740.28 and 447.54 is: 617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 740.28 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/740.28 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 740.28 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 331,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,304.91/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.99

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