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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.89, 803.66 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.89, 803.66 and 316.62 is: 474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.89 : 803.66 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.89/803.66 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.89x = 803.66 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.89x = 254,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,453.25/535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.82

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