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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.18, 802.94 and 324.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.18, 802.94 and 324.35 is: 486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.18 : 802.94 = 324.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.18/802.94 = 324.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.18x = 802.94 × 324.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.18x = 260,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,433.59/535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.63

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