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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.45, 803.17 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.45, 803.17 and 291.46 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.45 : 803.17 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.45/803.17 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.45x = 803.17 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.45x = 234,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,091.93/535.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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