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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 802.05 and 318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 802.05 and 318.58 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 802.05 = 318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/802.05 = 318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 802.05 × 318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 255,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,517.09/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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