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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.51, 804.89 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.51, 804.89 and 416.27 is: 624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.51 : 804.89 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.51/804.89 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.51x = 804.89 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.51x = 335,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,051.56/536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.50

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