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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.84, 802.86 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.84, 802.86 and 477.52 is: 715.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.84 : 802.86 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.84/802.86 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.84x = 802.86 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.84x = 383,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,381.71/535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.48

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