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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.90, 800.16 and 411.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.90, 800.16 and 411.90 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.90 : 800.16 = 411.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.90/800.16 = 411.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.90x = 800.16 × 411.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.90x = 329,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,588.18/533.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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