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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.08, 797.16 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.08, 797.16 and 445.32 is: 667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.08 : 797.16 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.08/797.16 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.08x = 797.16 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.08x = 354,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,991.29/532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.18

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