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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 804.90 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 804.90 and 305.44 is: 457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 804.90 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/804.90 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 804.90 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 245,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,848.66/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.79

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