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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.30, 798.57 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.30, 798.57 and 441.72 is: 661.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.30 : 798.57 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.30/798.57 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.30x = 798.57 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.30x = 352,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,744.34/533.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.44

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