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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.47, 734.79 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.47, 734.79 and 322.65 is: 445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.47 : 734.79 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.47/734.79 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.47x = 734.79 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.47x = 237,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,079.99/532.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.25

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