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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 738 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 738 and 448.56 is: 617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 738 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/738 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 738 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 331,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,037.28/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.15

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