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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.90, 801.95 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.90, 801.95 and 312.22 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.90 : 801.95 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.90/801.95 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.90x = 801.95 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.90x = 250,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,384.27/534.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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