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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.24, 795.57 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.24, 795.57 and 439.26 is: 657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.24 : 795.57 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.24/795.57 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.24x = 795.57 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.24x = 349,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,462.08/531.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.82

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