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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 800.82 and 473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 800.82 and 473.55 is: 709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 800.82 = 473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/800.82 = 473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 800.82 × 473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 379,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,228.31/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.77

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