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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 803.16 and 481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 803.16 and 481.98 is: 723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 803.16 = 481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/803.16 = 481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 803.16 × 481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 387,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,107.06/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.78

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