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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.10, 800.18 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.10, 800.18 and 412.68 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.10 : 800.18 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.10/800.18 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.10x = 800.18 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.10x = 330,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,218.28/533.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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