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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.17, 801.53 and 456.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.17, 801.53 and 456.23 is: 683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.17 : 801.53 = 456.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.17/801.53 = 456.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.17x = 801.53 × 456.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.17x = 365,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,683.47/535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.30

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