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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 802.23 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 802.23 and 432.26 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 802.23 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/802.23 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 802.23 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 346,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,771.94/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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