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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 804.30 and 420.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 804.30 and 420.78 is: 630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 804.30 = 420.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/804.30 = 420.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 804.30 × 420.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 338,433.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,433.35/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.37

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