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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 797.11 and 480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 797.11 and 480.43 is: 715.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 797.11 = 480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/797.11 = 480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 797.11 × 480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 382,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,951.57/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.89

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