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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 803.54 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 803.54 and 304.97 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 803.54 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/803.54 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 803.54 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 245,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,052.34/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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