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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.49, 804.02 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.49, 804.02 and 441.45 is: 661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.49 : 804.02 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.49/804.02 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.49x = 804.02 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.49x = 354,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,932.42/536.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.58

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