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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 802.82 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 802.82 and 304.68 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 802.82 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/802.82 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 802.82 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 244,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,603.20/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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