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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 803.14 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 803.14 and 414.12 is: 621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 803.14 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/803.14 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 803.14 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 332,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,596.34/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.54

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