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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 737.94 and 476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 737.94 and 476.20 is: 657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 737.94 = 476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/737.94 = 476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 737.94 × 476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 351,407.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,407.03/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.43

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