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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.48, 796.95 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.48, 796.95 and 326.28 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.48 : 796.95 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.48/796.95 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.48x = 796.95 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.48x = 260,028.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,028.85/531.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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