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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.48, 803.69 and 304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.48, 803.69 and 304.67 is: 456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.48 : 803.69 = 304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.48/803.69 = 304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.48x = 803.69 × 304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.48x = 244,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,860.72/536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.42

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