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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 802.53 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 802.53 and 317.70 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 802.53 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/802.53 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 802.53 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 254,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,963.78/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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