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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.38, 806.22 and 465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.38, 806.22 and 465.10 is: 699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.38 : 806.22 = 465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.38/806.22 = 465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.38x = 806.22 × 465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.38x = 374,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,972.92/536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.08

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