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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.23, 795.86 and 445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.23, 795.86 and 445.11 is: 666.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.23 : 795.86 = 445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.23/795.86 = 445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.23x = 795.86 × 445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.23x = 354,243.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,243.02/531.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.84

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