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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.58, 803.16 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.58, 803.16 and 483.27 is: 727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.58 : 803.16 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.58/803.16 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.58x = 803.16 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.58x = 388,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,143.13/533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.43

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