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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.98, 803.91 and 454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.98, 803.91 and 454.72 is: 680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.98 : 803.91 = 454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.98/803.91 = 454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.98x = 803.91 × 454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.98x = 365,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,553.96/536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.76

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