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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 803.64 and 494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 803.64 and 494.45 is: 743.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 803.64 = 494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/803.64 = 494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 803.64 × 494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 397,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,355.78/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.36

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