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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.90, 800.54 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.90, 800.54 and 474.68 is: 711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.90 : 800.54 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.90/800.54 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.90x = 800.54 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.90x = 380,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,000.33/533.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.74

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