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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 803.16 and 428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 803.16 and 428.88 is: 641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 803.16 = 428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/803.16 = 428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 803.16 × 428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 344,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,459.26/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.59

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