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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 805.28 and 463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 805.28 and 463.66 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 805.28 = 463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/805.28 = 463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 805.28 × 463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 373,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,371.79/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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