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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.13, 804.46 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.13, 804.46 and 406.08 is: 609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.13 : 804.46 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.13/804.46 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.13x = 804.46 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.13x = 326,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,675.12/536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.33

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