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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.99, 800.36 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.99, 800.36 and 444.48 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.99 : 800.36 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.99/800.36 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.99x = 800.36 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.99x = 355,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,744.01/534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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