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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 803.25 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 803.25 and 463.86 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 803.25 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/803.25 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 803.25 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 372,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,595.55/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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