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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 802.80 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 802.80 and 445.16 is: 666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 802.80 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/802.80 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 802.80 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 357,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,374.45/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.59

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