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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.26, 796.18 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.26, 796.18 and 462.44 is: 693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.26 : 796.18 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.26/796.18 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.26x = 796.18 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.26x = 368,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,185.48/531.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.04

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