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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.96, 797.31 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.96, 797.31 and 326.63 is: 489.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.96 : 797.31 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.96/797.31 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.96x = 797.31 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.96x = 260,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,421.38/531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.55

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