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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 740.13 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 740.13 and 453.72 is: 626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 740.13 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/740.13 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 740.13 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 335,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,811.78/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.29

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