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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.92, 801.12 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.92, 801.12 and 412.20 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.92 : 801.12 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.92/801.12 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.92x = 801.12 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.92x = 330,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,221.66/534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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