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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.21, 740.18 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.21, 740.18 and 453.74 is: 626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.21 : 740.18 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.21/740.18 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.21x = 740.18 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.21x = 335,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,849.27/536.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.34

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