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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 801.22 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 801.22 and 465.12 is: 697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 801.22 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/801.22 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 801.22 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 372,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,663.45/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.75

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