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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 800.33 and 460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 800.33 and 460.96 is: 690.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 800.33 = 460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/800.33 = 460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 800.33 × 460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 368,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,918.40/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.75

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