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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 802.20 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 802.20 and 443.60 is: 664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 802.20 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/802.20 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 802.20 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 355,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,855.92/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.65

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