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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 737.04 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 737.04 and 455.04 is: 628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 737.04 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/737.04 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 737.04 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 335,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,382.68/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.06

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