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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.17, 804.58 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.17, 804.58 and 495.09 is: 744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.17 : 804.58 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.17/804.58 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.17x = 804.58 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.17x = 398,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,334.25/535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.32

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