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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.92, 800.98 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.92, 800.98 and 302.92 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.92 : 800.98 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.92/800.98 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.92x = 800.98 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.92x = 242,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,629.24/533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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