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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 801.29 and 474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 801.29 and 474.05 is: 709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 801.29 = 474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/801.29 = 474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 801.29 × 474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 379,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,854.71/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.87

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