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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.74, 738.39 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.74, 738.39 and 447.64 is: 615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.74 : 738.39 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.74/738.39 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.74x = 738.39 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.74x = 330,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,532.90/536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.82

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