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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 800.94 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 800.94 and 419.76 is: 628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 800.94 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/800.94 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 800.94 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 336,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,202.57/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.92

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