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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.04, 797.76 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.04, 797.76 and 461.76 is: 691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.04 : 797.76 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.04/797.76 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.04x = 797.76 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.04x = 368,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,373.66/533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.08

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