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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.27, 802.48 and 494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.27, 802.48 and 494.71 is: 741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.27 : 802.48 = 494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.27/802.48 = 494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.27x = 802.48 × 494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.27x = 396,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,994.88/535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.67

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