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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 801.99 and 497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 801.99 and 497.43 is: 745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 801.99 = 497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/801.99 = 497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 801.99 × 497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 398,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,933.89/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.10

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