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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 804.12 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 804.12 and 415.20 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 804.12 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/804.12 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 804.12 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 333,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,870.62/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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