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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 803.99 and 474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 803.99 and 474.15 is: 710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 803.99 = 474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/803.99 = 474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 803.99 × 474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 381,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,216.06/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.65

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