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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.95, 801.76 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.95, 801.76 and 304.03 is: 455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.95 : 801.76 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.95/801.76 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.95x = 801.76 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.95x = 243,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,757.47/534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.67

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