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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 804.43 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 804.43 and 450.30 is: 674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 804.43 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/804.43 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 804.43 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 362,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,234.83/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.30

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