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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 800.39 and 496.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 800.39 and 496.09 is: 742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 800.39 = 496.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/800.39 = 496.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 800.39 × 496.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 397,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,067.72/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.22

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