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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.56, 802.17 and 484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.56, 802.17 and 484.23 is: 725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.56 : 802.17 = 484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.56/802.17 = 484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.56x = 802.17 × 484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.56x = 388,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,434.78/535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.29

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