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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.84, 801.66 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.84, 801.66 and 480.98 is: 722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.84 : 801.66 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.84/801.66 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.84x = 801.66 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.84x = 385,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,578.42/533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.28

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