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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.55, 804.13 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.55, 804.13 and 463.41 is: 694.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.55 : 804.13 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.55/804.13 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.55x = 804.13 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.55x = 372,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,640.72/536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.52

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