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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.40, 801.60 and 412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.40, 801.60 and 412.90 is: 619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.40 : 801.60 = 412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.40/801.60 = 412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.40x = 801.60 × 412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.40x = 330,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,980.64/534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.35

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