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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 804.64 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 804.64 and 305.92 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 804.64 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/804.64 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 804.64 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 246,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,155.47/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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