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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 804.38 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 804.38 and 433.38 is: 651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 804.38 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/804.38 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 804.38 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 348,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,600.04/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.05

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