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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 804.56 and 406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 804.56 and 406.15 is: 609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 804.56 = 406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/804.56 = 406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 804.56 × 406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 326,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,768.00/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.43

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