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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.06, 801.03 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.06, 801.03 and 316.70 is: 475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.06 : 801.03 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.06/801.03 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.06x = 801.03 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.06x = 253,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,686.20/533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.91

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