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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.65, 799.51 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.65, 799.51 and 447.54 is: 670.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.65 : 799.51 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.65/799.51 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.65x = 799.51 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.65x = 357,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,809.92/533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.49

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