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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.44, 797.82 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.44, 797.82 and 301.04 is: 451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.44 : 797.82 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.44/797.82 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.44x = 797.82 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.44x = 240,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,175.73/532.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.09

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