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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 802.92 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 802.92 and 303.94 is: 456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 802.92 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/802.92 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 802.92 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 244,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,039.50/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.29

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