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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.42, 740.65 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.42, 740.65 and 463.52 is: 639.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.42 : 740.65 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.42/740.65 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.42x = 740.65 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.42x = 343,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,306.09/536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.99

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