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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 735 and 434.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533, 735 and 434.45 is: 599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 735 = 434.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/735 = 434.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 735 × 434.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 319,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,320.75/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.10

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