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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.94, 800.09 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.94, 800.09 and 315.04 is: 471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.94 : 800.09 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.94/800.09 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.94x = 800.09 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.94x = 252,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,060.35/534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.20

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