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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.37, 804.12 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.37, 804.12 and 420.48 is: 630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.37 : 804.12 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.37/804.12 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.37x = 804.12 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.37x = 338,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,116.38/536.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.38

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