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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 801.72 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 801.72 and 303.48 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 801.72 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/801.72 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 801.72 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 243,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,305.99/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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