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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 800.70 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 800.70 and 412.84 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 800.70 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/800.70 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 800.70 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 330,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,560.99/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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