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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.81, 803.99 and 428.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.81, 803.99 and 428.67 is: 642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.81 : 803.99 = 428.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.81/803.99 = 428.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.81x = 803.99 × 428.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.81x = 344,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,647.46/536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.03

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