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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.84, 801.21 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.84, 801.21 and 303.19 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.84 : 801.21 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.84/801.21 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.84x = 801.21 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.84x = 242,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,919.62/533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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