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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 802.71 and 467.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 802.71 and 467.51 is: 701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 802.71 = 467.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/802.71 = 467.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 802.71 × 467.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 375,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,270.94/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.26

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