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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.96, 800.70 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.96, 800.70 and 441.62 is: 662.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.96 : 800.70 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.96/800.70 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.96x = 800.70 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.96x = 353,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,605.13/533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.23

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