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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 800.16 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 800.16 and 447.32 is: 670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 800.16 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/800.16 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 800.16 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 357,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,927.57/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.18

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