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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.36, 797.52 and 445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.36, 797.52 and 445.72 is: 667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.36 : 797.52 = 445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.36/797.52 = 445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.36x = 797.52 × 445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.36x = 355,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,470.61/532.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.73

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