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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.40, 800.10 and 411.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.40, 800.10 and 411.90 is: 617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.40 : 800.10 = 411.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.40/800.10 = 411.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.40x = 800.10 × 411.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.40x = 329,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,561.19/533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.85

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