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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.37, 800.85 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.37, 800.85 and 303.36 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.37 : 800.85 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.37/800.85 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.37x = 800.85 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.37x = 242,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,945.86/534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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