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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 800.43 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 800.43 and 303.04 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 800.43 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/800.43 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 800.43 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 242,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,562.31/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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