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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 836.79 and 533.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 836.79 and 533.27 is: 733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 836.79 = 533.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/836.79 = 533.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 836.79 × 533.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 446,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,235.00/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.54

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