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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.90, 804.23 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.90, 804.23 and 433.62 is: 649.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.90 : 804.23 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.90/804.23 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.90x = 804.23 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.90x = 348,729.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,729.67/536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.53

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