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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.20, 795.52 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.20, 795.52 and 444.80 is: 666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.20 : 795.52 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.20/795.52 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.20x = 795.52 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.20x = 353,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,847.30/531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.13

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