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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.16, 797.95 and 458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.16, 797.95 and 458.26 is: 688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.16 : 797.95 = 458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.16/797.95 = 458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.16x = 797.95 × 458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.16x = 365,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,668.57/531.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.43

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