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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 800.46 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 800.46 and 418.17 is: 626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 800.46 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/800.46 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 800.46 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 334,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,728.36/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.30

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