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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.22, 805.63 and 450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.22, 805.63 and 450.15 is: 675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.22 : 805.63 = 450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.22/805.63 = 450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.22x = 805.63 × 450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.22x = 362,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,648.07/537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.05

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