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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.02, 804.61 and 445.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.02, 804.61 and 445.89 is: 668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.02 : 804.61 = 445.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.02/804.61 = 445.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.02x = 804.61 × 445.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.02x = 358,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,767.55/537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.07

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