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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.18, 802.97 and 484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.18, 802.97 and 484.24 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.18 : 802.97 = 484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.18/802.97 = 484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.18x = 802.97 × 484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.18x = 388,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,829.78/536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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