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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 799.57 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 799.57 and 403.44 is: 604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 799.57 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/799.57 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 799.57 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 322,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,574.52/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.59

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