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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 804.60 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 804.60 and 414.32 is: 621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 804.60 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/804.60 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 804.60 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 333,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,361.87/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.67

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