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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.84, 801.42 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.84, 801.42 and 302.94 is: 454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.84 : 801.42 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.84/801.42 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.84x = 801.42 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.84x = 242,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,782.17/533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.78

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