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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 800.76 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 800.76 and 306 is: 458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 800.76 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/800.76 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 800.76 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 245,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,032.56/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.45

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