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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.80, 800.52 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.80, 800.52 and 499.28 is: 747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.80 : 800.52 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.80/800.52 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.80x = 800.52 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.80x = 399,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,683.63/534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.35

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