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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 805.37 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 805.37 and 444.98 is: 668.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 805.37 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/805.37 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 805.37 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 358,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,367.29/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.47

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