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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 797.52 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 797.52 and 476.07 is: 710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 797.52 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/797.52 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 797.52 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 379,675.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,675.35/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.26

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