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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 801.90 and 473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 801.90 and 473.44 is: 710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 801.90 = 473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/801.90 = 473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 801.90 × 473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 379,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,651.54/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.21

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