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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.71, 801.94 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.71, 801.94 and 304.04 is: 455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.71 : 801.94 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.71/801.94 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.71x = 801.94 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.71x = 243,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,821.84/534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.99

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