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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.68, 800.52 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.68, 800.52 and 404.28 is: 605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.68 : 800.52 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.68/800.52 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.68x = 800.52 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.68x = 323,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,634.23/534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.29

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