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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.27, 803.72 and 467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.27, 803.72 and 467.47 is: 700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.27 : 803.72 = 467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.27/803.72 = 467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.27x = 803.72 × 467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.27x = 375,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,717.16/536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.61

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