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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.30, 801.86 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.30, 801.86 and 300.49 is: 450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.30 : 801.86 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.30/801.86 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.30x = 801.86 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.30x = 240,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,950.91/535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.12

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