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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 802.17 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 802.17 and 474.18 is: 711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 802.17 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/802.17 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 802.17 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 380,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,372.97/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.35

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