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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.64, 799.80 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.64, 799.80 and 302.64 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.64 : 799.80 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.64/799.80 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.64x = 799.80 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.64x = 242,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,051.47/533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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