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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.46, 805.07 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.46, 805.07 and 434.18 is: 650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.46 : 805.07 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.46/805.07 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.46x = 805.07 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.46x = 349,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,548.39/537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.37

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