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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 801.69 and 484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 801.69 and 484.23 is: 724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 801.69 = 484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/801.69 = 484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 801.69 × 484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 388,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,202.35/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.96

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