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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.94, 801.80 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.94, 801.80 and 404.51 is: 606.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.94 : 801.80 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.94/801.80 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.94x = 801.80 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.94x = 324,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,341.20/534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.32

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