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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.81, 804.85 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.81, 804.85 and 302.56 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.81 : 804.85 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.81/804.85 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.81x = 804.85 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.81x = 243,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,512.65/536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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