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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.61, 802.73 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.61, 802.73 and 443.89 is: 666.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.61 : 802.73 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.61/802.73 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.61x = 802.73 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.61x = 356,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,323.82/534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.51

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