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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.68, 800 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.68, 800 and 322.82 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.68 : 800 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.68/800 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.68x = 800 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.68x = 258,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,256/534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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