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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.71, 803.85 and 444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.71, 803.85 and 444.79 is: 666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.71 : 803.85 = 444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.71/803.85 = 444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.71x = 803.85 × 444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.71x = 357,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,544.44/536.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.18

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