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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 804.94 and 319.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 804.94 and 319.54 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 804.94 = 319.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/804.94 = 319.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 804.94 × 319.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 257,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,210.53/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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