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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 804.35 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 804.35 and 317.12 is: 475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 804.35 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/804.35 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 804.35 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 255,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,078.28/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.51

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