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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 800.74 and 412.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 800.74 and 412.95 is: 618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 800.74 = 412.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/800.74 = 412.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 800.74 × 412.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 330,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,665.58/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.77

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