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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.11, 799.96 and 299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.11, 799.96 and 299.02 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.11 : 799.96 = 299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.11/799.96 = 299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.11x = 799.96 × 299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.11x = 239,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,204.04/533.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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