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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.36, 804.48 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.36, 804.48 and 455.52 is: 681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.36 : 804.48 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.36/804.48 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.36x = 804.48 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.36x = 366,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,456.73/537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.96

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