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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.44, 800.23 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.44, 800.23 and 454.68 is: 678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.44 : 800.23 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.44/800.23 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.44x = 800.23 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.44x = 363,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,849.59/536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.27

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