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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 804.80 and 463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 804.80 and 463.84 is: 695.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 804.80 = 463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/804.80 = 463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 804.80 × 463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 373,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,298.43/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.89

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