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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.34, 795.99 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.34, 795.99 and 445.23 is: 666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.34 : 795.99 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.34/795.99 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.34x = 795.99 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.34x = 354,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,400.30/531.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.99

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