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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 800.69 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 800.69 and 456.84 is: 685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 800.69 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/800.69 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 800.69 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 365,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,784.94/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.00

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