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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 799.56 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 799.56 and 446.84 is: 669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 799.56 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/799.56 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 799.56 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 357,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,275.39/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.41

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