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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 802.01 and 464.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 802.01 and 464.59 is: 693.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 802.01 = 464.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/802.01 = 464.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 802.01 × 464.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 372,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,606.27/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.53

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