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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 803.40 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 803.40 and 413.70 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 803.40 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/803.40 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 803.40 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 332,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,366.58/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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