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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 799.75 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 799.75 and 403.56 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 799.75 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/799.75 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 799.75 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 322,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,747.61/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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