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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.44, 804.66 and 319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.44, 804.66 and 319.77 is: 479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.44 : 804.66 = 319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.44/804.66 = 319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.44x = 804.66 × 319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.44x = 257,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,306.13/536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.66

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