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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 801.72 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 801.72 and 405 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 801.72 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/801.72 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 801.72 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 324,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,696.60/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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