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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 909.48 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 909.48 and 534.50 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 909.48 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/909.48 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 909.48 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 486,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,117.06/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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