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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 799.92 and 456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 799.92 and 456.68 is: 683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 799.92 = 456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/799.92 = 456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 799.92 × 456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 365,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,307.47/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.92

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