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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 799.59 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 799.59 and 403.65 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 799.59 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/799.59 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 799.59 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 322,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,754.50/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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