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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.13, 804.66 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.13, 804.66 and 305.13 is: 457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.13 : 804.66 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.13/804.66 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.13x = 804.66 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.13x = 245,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,525.91/536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.96

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