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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.27, 800.94 and 436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.27, 800.94 and 436.77 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.27 : 800.94 = 436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.27/800.94 = 436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.27x = 800.94 × 436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.27x = 349,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,822.56/534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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