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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 804 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 804 and 319.80 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 804 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/804 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 804 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 257,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,119.20/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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