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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 800.97 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 800.97 and 303.45 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 800.97 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/800.97 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 800.97 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 243,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,054.35/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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