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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 799.14 and 442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 799.14 and 442.10 is: 662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 799.14 = 442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/799.14 = 442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 799.14 × 442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 353,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,295.80/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.01

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