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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.54, 798.74 and 441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.54, 798.74 and 441.82 is: 662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.54 : 798.74 = 441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.54/798.74 = 441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.54x = 798.74 × 441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.54x = 352,893.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,893.10/532.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.67

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