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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.98, 804.39 and 475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.98, 804.39 and 475.03 is: 711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.98 : 804.39 = 475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.98/804.39 = 475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.98x = 804.39 × 475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.98x = 382,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,109.38/536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.59

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