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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 802.70 and 474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 802.70 and 474.80 is: 711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 802.70 = 474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/802.70 = 474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 802.70 × 474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 381,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,115.57/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.64

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