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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 804.68 and 451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 804.68 and 451.02 is: 675.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 804.68 = 451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/804.68 = 451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 804.68 × 451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 362,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,927.24/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.68

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