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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.44, 795.71 and 447.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.44, 795.71 and 447.31 is: 667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.44 : 795.71 = 447.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.44/795.71 = 447.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.44x = 795.71 × 447.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.44x = 355,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,929.04/533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.23

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