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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.07, 797.63 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.07, 797.63 and 326.73 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.07 : 797.63 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.07/797.63 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.07x = 797.63 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.07x = 260,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,608.02/532.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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