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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 804.43 and 439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 804.43 and 439.37 is: 658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 804.43 = 439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/804.43 = 439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 804.43 × 439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 353,441.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,441.95/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.54

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