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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 801.89 and 453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 801.89 and 453.49 is: 679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 801.89 = 453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/801.89 = 453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 801.89 × 453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 363,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,649.10/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.08

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