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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.46, 804.69 and 319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.46, 804.69 and 319.89 is: 479.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.46 : 804.69 = 319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.46/804.69 = 319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.46x = 804.69 × 319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.46x = 257,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,412.28/536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.84

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