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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 799.40 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 799.40 and 451.94 is: 676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 799.40 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/799.40 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 799.40 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 361,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,280.84/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.86

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