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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.90, 800.99 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.90, 800.99 and 452.89 is: 678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.90 : 800.99 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.90/800.99 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.90x = 800.99 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.90x = 362,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,760.80/534.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.18

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