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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 801.48 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 801.48 and 431.76 is: 646.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 801.48 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/801.48 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 801.48 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 346,047.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,047.00/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.29

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