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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.96, 803.61 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.96, 803.61 and 450.39 is: 674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.96 : 803.61 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.96/803.61 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.96x = 803.61 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.96x = 361,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,937.91/536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.05

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