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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.48, 797.04 and 454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.48, 797.04 and 454.72 is: 680.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.48 : 797.04 = 454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.48/797.04 = 454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.48x = 797.04 × 454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.48x = 362,430.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,430.03/532.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.65

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