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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 802.66 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 802.66 and 419.68 is: 628.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 802.66 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/802.66 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 802.66 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 336,861.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,861.09/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.69

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