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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 804.39 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 804.39 and 305.10 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 804.39 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/804.39 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 804.39 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 245,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,419.39/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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