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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 800.45 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 800.45 and 473.30 is: 709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 800.45 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/800.45 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 800.45 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 378,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,851.39/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.39

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