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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.79, 804.10 and 431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.79, 804.10 and 431.93 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.79 : 804.10 = 431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.79/804.10 = 431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.79x = 804.10 × 431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.79x = 347,309.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,309.81/535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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