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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 799.38 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 799.38 and 431.16 is: 645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 799.38 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/799.38 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 799.38 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 344,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,660.68/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.29

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