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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 802.02 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 802.02 and 291.04 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 802.02 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/802.02 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 802.02 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 233,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,419.90/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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