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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.45, 798.13 and 289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.45, 798.13 and 289.18 is: 433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.45 : 798.13 = 289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.45/798.13 = 289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.45x = 798.13 × 289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.45x = 230,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,797.80/532.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.47

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