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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 808.25 and 485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 808.25 and 485.13 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 808.25 = 485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/808.25 = 485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 808.25 × 485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 392,106.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,106.32/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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