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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.80, 802.80 and 450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.80, 802.80 and 450.40 is: 673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.80 : 802.80 = 450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.80/802.80 = 450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.80x = 802.80 × 450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.80x = 361,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,581.12/536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.59

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