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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.80, 801.48 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.80, 801.48 and 317.50 is: 476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.80 : 801.48 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.80/801.48 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.80x = 801.48 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.80x = 254,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,469.90/533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.71

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