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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.11, 802.79 and 475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.11, 802.79 and 475.05 is: 711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.11 : 802.79 = 475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.11/802.79 = 475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.11x = 802.79 × 475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.11x = 381,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,365.39/536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.36

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