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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.89, 800.34 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.89, 800.34 and 302.95 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.89 : 800.34 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.89/800.34 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.89x = 800.34 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.89x = 242,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,463.00/533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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