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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.41, 803.62 and 450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.41, 803.62 and 450.29 is: 674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.41 : 803.62 = 450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.41/803.62 = 450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.41x = 803.62 × 450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.41x = 361,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,862.05/536.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.60

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