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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.07, 734.13 and 486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.07, 734.13 and 486.90 is: 670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.07 : 734.13 = 486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.07/734.13 = 486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.07x = 734.13 × 486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.07x = 357,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,447.90/533.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.55

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