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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.38, 800.54 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.38, 800.54 and 418.28 is: 626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.38 : 800.54 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.38/800.54 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.38x = 800.54 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.38x = 334,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,849.87/534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.61

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