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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 803.52 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 803.52 and 304.70 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 803.52 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/803.52 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 803.52 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 244,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,832.54/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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