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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.84, 803.68 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.84, 803.68 and 416.48 is: 623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.84 : 803.68 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.84/803.68 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.84x = 803.68 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.84x = 334,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,716.65/536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.49

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