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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.39, 801.71 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.39, 801.71 and 474.34 is: 710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.39 : 801.71 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.39/801.71 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.39x = 801.71 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.39x = 380,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,282.30/535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.29

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