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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 802.63 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 802.63 and 453.60 is: 680.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 802.63 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/802.63 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 802.63 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 364,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,074.81/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.41

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