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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 804.68 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 804.68 and 415.68 is: 623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 804.68 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/804.68 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 804.68 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 334,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,489.38/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.93

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