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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.84, 800.32 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.84, 800.32 and 412.32 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.84 : 800.32 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.84/800.32 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.84x = 800.32 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.84x = 329,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,987.94/533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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