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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.23, 740.35 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.23, 740.35 and 480.12 is: 662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.23 : 740.35 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.23/740.35 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.23x = 740.35 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.23x = 355,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,450.74/536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.87

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