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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 798.86 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 798.86 and 443.48 is: 663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 798.86 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/798.86 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 798.86 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 354,275.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,275.55/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.45

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