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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.36, 800.81 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.36, 800.81 and 442.64 is: 664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.36 : 800.81 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.36/800.81 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.36x = 800.81 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.36x = 354,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,468.33/533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.59

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