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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.65, 802.71 and 491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.65, 802.71 and 491.72 is: 738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.65 : 802.71 = 491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.65/802.71 = 491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.65x = 802.71 × 491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.65x = 394,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,704.55/534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.26

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