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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.32, 804.16 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.32, 804.16 and 464.52 is: 696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.32 : 804.16 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.32/804.16 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.32x = 804.16 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.32x = 373,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,548.40/536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.50

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