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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.41, 804.75 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.41, 804.75 and 464.86 is: 697.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.41 : 804.75 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.41/804.75 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.41x = 804.75 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.41x = 374,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,096.09/536.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.41

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