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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 802.82 and 415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 802.82 and 415.24 is: 621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 802.82 = 415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/802.82 = 415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 802.82 × 415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 333,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,358.96/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.44

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