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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.46, 735.69 and 444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.46, 735.69 and 444.99 is: 613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.46 : 735.69 = 444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.46/735.69 = 444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.46x = 735.69 × 444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.46x = 327,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,374.69/533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.68

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