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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 802.44 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 802.44 and 318.60 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 802.44 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/802.44 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 802.44 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 255,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,657.38/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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