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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 799.62 and 457.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 799.62 and 457.47 is: 685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 799.62 = 457.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/799.62 = 457.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 799.62 × 457.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 365,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,802.16/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.00

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