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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 802.80 and 477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 802.80 and 477.84 is: 716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 802.80 = 477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/802.80 = 477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 802.80 × 477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 383,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,609.95/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.12

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