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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.17, 797.04 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.17, 797.04 and 435.78 is: 652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.17 : 797.04 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.17/797.04 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.17x = 797.04 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.17x = 347,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,334.09/532.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.68

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