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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.70, 799.83 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.70, 799.83 and 302.49 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.70 : 799.83 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.70/799.83 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.70x = 799.83 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.70x = 241,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,940.58/533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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