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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.40, 801.90 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.40, 801.90 and 454.20 is: 682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.40 : 801.90 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.40/801.90 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.40x = 801.90 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.40x = 364,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,222.98/533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.83

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