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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.78, 799.75 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.78, 799.75 and 416.88 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.78 : 799.75 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.78/799.75 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.78x = 799.75 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.78x = 333,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,399.78/533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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