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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 801.12 and 443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 801.12 and 443.55 is: 664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 801.12 = 443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/801.12 = 443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 801.12 × 443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 355,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,336.78/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.45

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