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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 739.26 and 454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 739.26 and 454.14 is: 626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 739.26 = 454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/739.26 = 454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 739.26 × 454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 335,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,727.54/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.10

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