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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 804.74 and 481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 804.74 and 481.82 is: 722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 804.74 = 481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/804.74 = 481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 804.74 × 481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 387,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,733.39/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.00

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