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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.13, 804.76 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.13, 804.76 and 305.46 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.13 : 804.76 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.13/804.76 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.13x = 804.76 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.13x = 245,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,821.23/536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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