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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.48, 798.72 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.48, 798.72 and 304 is: 456

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.48 : 798.72 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.48/798.72 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.48x = 798.72 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.48x = 242,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,810.88/532.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456

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