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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.99, 803.84 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.99, 803.84 and 455.18 is: 681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.99 : 803.84 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.99/803.84 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.99x = 803.84 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.99x = 365,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,885.60/536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.37

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