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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.08, 798.66 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.08, 798.66 and 446.32 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.08 : 798.66 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.08/798.66 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.08x = 798.66 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.08x = 356,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,457.93/533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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