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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.21, 801.43 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.21, 801.43 and 303.21 is: 454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.21 : 801.43 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.21/801.43 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.21x = 801.43 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.21x = 243,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,000.83/534.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.88

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