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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.23, 804.81 and 305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.23, 804.81 and 305.42 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.23 : 804.81 = 305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.23/804.81 = 305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.23x = 804.81 × 305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.23x = 245,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,803.54/537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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