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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.42, 803.01 and 485.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.42, 803.01 and 485.09 is: 726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.42 : 803.01 = 485.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.42/803.01 = 485.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.42x = 803.01 × 485.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.42x = 389,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,532.94/536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.17

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