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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 800.88 and 431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 800.88 and 431.08 is: 646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 800.88 = 431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/800.88 = 431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 800.88 × 431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 345,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,243.35/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.47

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