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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 801.04 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 801.04 and 432.72 is: 647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 801.04 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/801.04 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 801.04 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 346,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,626.03/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.85

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