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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.94, 801.09 and 480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.94, 801.09 and 480.26 is: 719.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.94 : 801.09 = 480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.94/801.09 = 480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.94x = 801.09 × 480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.94x = 384,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,733.49/534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.21

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