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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.61, 800.83 and 466.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.61, 800.83 and 466.21 is: 698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.61 : 800.83 = 466.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.61/800.83 = 466.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.61x = 800.83 × 466.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.61x = 373,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,354.95/534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.37

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