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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.47, 800.32 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.47, 800.32 and 302.47 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.47 : 800.32 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.47/800.32 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.47x = 800.32 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.47x = 242,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,072.79/533.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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