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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.44, 797.58 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.44, 797.58 and 326.43 is: 488.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.44 : 797.58 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.44/797.58 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.44x = 797.58 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.44x = 260,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,354.04/532.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.98

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