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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 800.33 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 800.33 and 447.39 is: 670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 800.33 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/800.33 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 800.33 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 358,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,059.64/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.15

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