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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.82, 736.19 and 451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.82, 736.19 and 451.10 is: 622.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.82 : 736.19 = 451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.82/736.19 = 451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.82x = 736.19 × 451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.82x = 332,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,096.59/533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.11

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