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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 799.81 and 450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 799.81 and 450.09 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 799.81 = 450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/799.81 = 450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 799.81 × 450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 359,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,985.36/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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