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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.81, 797.69 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.81, 797.69 and 453.09 is: 675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.81 : 797.69 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.81/797.69 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.81x = 797.69 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.81x = 361,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,423.10/534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.80

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