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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 800.67 and 302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 800.67 and 302.89 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 800.67 = 302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/800.67 = 302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 800.67 × 302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 242,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,514.94/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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