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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.84, 795.60 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.84, 795.60 and 454.92 is: 680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.84 : 795.60 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.84/795.60 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.84x = 795.60 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.84x = 361,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,934.35/531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.53

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