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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.90, 804.15 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.90, 804.15 and 455.70 is: 685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.90 : 804.15 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.90/804.15 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.90x = 804.15 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.90x = 366,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,451.16/534.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.08

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