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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 803.22 and 486.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 803.22 and 486.11 is: 727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 803.22 = 486.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/803.22 = 486.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 803.22 × 486.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 390,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,453.27/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.60

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