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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.94, 800.18 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.94, 800.18 and 302.30 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.94 : 800.18 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.94/800.18 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.94x = 800.18 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.94x = 241,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,888.90/532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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