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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.97, 801.08 and 464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.97, 801.08 and 464.31 is: 699.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.97 : 801.08 = 464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.97/801.08 = 464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.97x = 801.08 × 464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.97x = 371,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,949.45/531.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.19

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