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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.58, 804.74 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.58, 804.74 and 445.32 is: 667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.58 : 804.74 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.58/804.74 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.58x = 804.74 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.58x = 358,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,364.59/536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.87

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