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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.95, 800.55 and 459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.95, 800.55 and 459.14 is: 685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.95 : 800.55 = 459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.95/800.55 = 459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.95x = 800.55 × 459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.95x = 367,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,560.52/535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.81

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