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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.11, 798.72 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.11, 798.72 and 455.28 is: 682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.11 : 798.72 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.11/798.72 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.11x = 798.72 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.11x = 363,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,641.24/533.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.11

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