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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 735.84 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 735.84 and 459.04 is: 632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 735.84 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/735.84 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 735.84 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 337,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,778.15/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.15

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