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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 734.98 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 734.98 and 452.22 is: 622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 734.98 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/734.98 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 734.98 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 332,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,372.66/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.37

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