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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.14, 738.09 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.14, 738.09 and 462.04 is: 636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.14 : 738.09 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.14/738.09 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.14x = 738.09 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.14x = 341,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,027.10/536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.08

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