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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.69, 805.31 and 406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.69, 805.31 and 406.65 is: 610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.69 : 805.31 = 406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.69/805.31 = 406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.69x = 805.31 × 406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.69x = 327,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,477.28/536.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.19

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