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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.62, 802.04 and 319.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.62, 802.04 and 319.57 is: 479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.62 : 802.04 = 319.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.62/802.04 = 319.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.62x = 802.04 × 319.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.62x = 256,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,304.32/534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.41

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