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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 804.84 and 460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 804.84 and 460.14 is: 690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 804.84 = 460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/804.84 = 460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 804.84 × 460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 370,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,339.08/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.57

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