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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 802.39 and 405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 802.39 and 405.19 is: 607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 802.39 = 405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/802.39 = 405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 802.39 × 405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 325,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,120.40/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.78

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