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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 802.81 and 413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 802.81 and 413.71 is: 619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 802.81 = 413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/802.81 = 413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 802.81 × 413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 332,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,129.04/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.86

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