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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.46, 801 and 303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.46, 801 and 303.25 is: 454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.46 : 801 = 303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.46/801 = 303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.46x = 801 × 303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.46x = 242,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,903.25/534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.48

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