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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 806.26 and 306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 806.26 and 306.46 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 806.26 = 306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/806.26 = 306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 806.26 × 306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 247,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,086.44/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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