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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 804.06 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 804.06 and 450.06 is: 673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 804.06 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/804.06 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 804.06 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 361,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,875.24/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.96

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