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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.62, 799.13 and 441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.62, 799.13 and 441.64 is: 661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.62 : 799.13 = 441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.62/799.13 = 441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.62x = 799.13 × 441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.62x = 352,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,924.88/533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.38

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