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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 799.62 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 799.62 and 302.08 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 799.62 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/799.62 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 799.62 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 241,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,549.28/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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