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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.51, 802.51 and 480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.51, 802.51 and 480.32 is: 719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.51 : 802.51 = 480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.51/802.51 = 480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.51x = 802.51 × 480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.51x = 385,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,461.60/535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.80

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