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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.25, 804.39 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.25, 804.39 and 462.44 is: 693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.25 : 804.39 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.25/804.39 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.25x = 804.39 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.25x = 371,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,982.39/536.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.67

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