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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 737.09 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 737.09 and 479.96 is: 661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 737.09 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/737.09 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 737.09 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 353,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,776.34/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.71

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