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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 905.76 and 536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 905.76 and 536.40 is: 803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 905.76 = 536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/905.76 = 536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 905.76 × 536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 485,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,849.66/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.32

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