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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 734.76 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 734.76 and 484.56 is: 667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 734.76 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/734.76 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 734.76 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 356,035.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,035.31/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.33

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