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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.82, 802.47 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.82, 802.47 and 290.98 is: 436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.82 : 802.47 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.82/802.47 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.82x = 802.47 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.82x = 233,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,502.72/534.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.60

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