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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.51, 801.01 and 479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.51, 801.01 and 479.32 is: 718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.51 : 801.01 = 479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.51/801.01 = 479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.51x = 801.01 × 479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.51x = 383,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,940.11/534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.30

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