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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.62, 804.09 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.62, 804.09 and 320.08 is: 479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.62 : 804.09 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.62/804.09 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.62x = 804.09 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.62x = 257,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,373.13/536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.62

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