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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.09, 801.16 and 496.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.09, 801.16 and 496.17 is: 745.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.09 : 801.16 = 496.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.09/801.16 = 496.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.09x = 801.16 × 496.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.09x = 397,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,510.32/533.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.67

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