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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 800.46 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 800.46 and 453.06 is: 678.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 800.46 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/800.46 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 800.46 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 362,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,656.41/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.37

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