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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 800.62 and 413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 800.62 and 413.26 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 800.62 = 413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/800.62 = 413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 800.62 × 413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 330,861.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,861.19/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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