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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 804.72 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 804.72 and 305.48 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 804.72 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/804.72 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 804.72 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 245,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,825.87/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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