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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 799.74 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 799.74 and 305 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 799.74 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/799.74 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 799.74 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 243,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,920.70/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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