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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.05, 799.58 and 455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.05, 799.58 and 455.51 is: 683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.05 : 799.58 = 455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.05/799.58 = 455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.05x = 799.58 × 455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.05x = 364,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,216.69/533.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.27

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