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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.65, 803.46 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.65, 803.46 and 444.16 is: 666.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.65 : 803.46 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.65/803.46 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.65x = 803.46 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.65x = 356,864.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,864.79/535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.23

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