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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.85, 805.29 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.85, 805.29 and 446.18 is: 669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.85 : 805.29 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.85/805.29 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.85x = 805.29 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.85x = 359,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,307.90/536.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.29

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