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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 800.64 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 800.64 and 317.22 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 800.64 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/800.64 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 800.64 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 253,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,979.02/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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