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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.79, 802.01 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.79, 802.01 and 303.79 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.79 : 802.01 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.79/802.01 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.79x = 802.01 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.79x = 243,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,642.18/534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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