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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.83, 736.35 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.83, 736.35 and 465.80 is: 641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.83 : 736.35 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.83/736.35 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.83x = 736.35 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.83x = 342,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,991.83/534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.31

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