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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.77, 803.66 and 444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.77, 803.66 and 444.65 is: 666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.77 : 803.66 = 444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.77/803.66 = 444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.77x = 803.66 × 444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.77x = 357,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,347.42/535.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.98

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