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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 802.62 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 802.62 and 319.08 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 802.62 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/802.62 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 802.62 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 256,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,099.99/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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