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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.30, 804.96 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.30, 804.96 and 468 is: 701.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.30 : 804.96 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.30/804.96 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.30x = 804.96 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.30x = 376,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,721.28/537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.14

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