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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.82, 800.67 and 483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.82, 800.67 and 483.58 is: 723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.82 : 800.67 = 483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.82/800.67 = 483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.82x = 800.67 × 483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.82x = 387,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,188.00/534.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.96

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