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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 738.40 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 738.40 and 462.44 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 738.40 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/738.40 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 738.40 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 341,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,465.70/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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