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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.57, 804.97 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.57, 804.97 and 305.57 is: 458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.57 : 804.97 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.57/804.97 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.57x = 804.97 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.57x = 245,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,974.68/536.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.42

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