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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.47, 797.26 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.47, 797.26 and 462.72 is: 692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.47 : 797.26 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.47/797.26 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.47x = 797.26 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.47x = 368,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,908.15/532.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.82

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