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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.93, 801.05 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.93, 801.05 and 461.34 is: 692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.93 : 801.05 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.93/801.05 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.93x = 801.05 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.93x = 369,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,554.10/533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.15

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