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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.95, 802.88 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.95, 802.88 and 304.07 is: 456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.95 : 802.88 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.95/802.88 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.95x = 802.88 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.95x = 244,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,127.33/534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.36

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