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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 800.36 and 299.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 800.36 and 299.49 is: 448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 800.36 = 299.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/800.36 = 299.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 800.36 × 299.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 239,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,699.82/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.62

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