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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.34, 802.26 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.34, 802.26 and 303.46 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.34 : 802.26 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.34/802.26 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.34x = 802.26 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.34x = 243,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,453.82/534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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