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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.30, 802.95 and 427.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.30, 802.95 and 427.77 is: 641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.30 : 802.95 = 427.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.30/802.95 = 427.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.30x = 802.95 × 427.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.30x = 343,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,476.32/535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.66

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