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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 801.06 and 412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 801.06 and 412.48 is: 618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 801.06 = 412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/801.06 = 412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 801.06 × 412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 330,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,421.23/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.72

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