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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.20, 802.94 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.20, 802.94 and 449.30 is: 672.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.20 : 802.94 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.20/802.94 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.20x = 802.94 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.20x = 360,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,760.70/536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.81

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