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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 733 and 484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 733 and 484.88 is: 665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 733 = 484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/733 = 484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 733 × 484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 355,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,417.04/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.38

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