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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 801.69 and 432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 801.69 and 432.99 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 801.69 = 432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/801.69 = 432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 801.69 × 432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 347,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,123.75/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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