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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.20, 801.90 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.20, 801.90 and 317.90 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.20 : 801.90 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.20/801.90 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.20x = 801.90 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.20x = 254,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,924.01/534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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