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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 801.82 and 303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 801.82 and 303.47 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 801.82 = 303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/801.82 = 303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 801.82 × 303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 243,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,328.32/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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