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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 802.26 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 802.26 and 426.36 is: 640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 802.26 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/802.26 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 802.26 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 342,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,051.57/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.01

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