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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.10, 801.26 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.10, 801.26 and 303.10 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.10 : 801.26 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.10/801.26 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.10x = 801.26 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.10x = 242,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,861.91/534.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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