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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.85, 801.77 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.85, 801.77 and 318.75 is: 478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.85 : 801.77 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.85/801.77 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.85x = 801.77 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.85x = 255,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,562.59/533.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.72

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