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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 802.23 and 431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 802.23 and 431.08 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 802.23 = 431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/802.23 = 431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 802.23 × 431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 345,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,821.69/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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