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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.75, 805.32 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.75, 805.32 and 434.46 is: 650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 805.32 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/805.32 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 805.32 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 349,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,879.33/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.64

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