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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.49, 804.87 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.49, 804.87 and 481.95 is: 723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.49 : 804.87 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.49/804.87 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.49x = 804.87 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.49x = 387,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,907.10/536.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.05

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