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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.80, 802.80 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.80, 802.80 and 458.40 is: 686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.80 : 802.80 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.80/802.80 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.80x = 802.80 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.80x = 368,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,003.52/535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.83

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