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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.56, 797.61 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.56, 797.61 and 444.32 is: 665.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.56 : 797.61 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.56/797.61 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.56x = 797.61 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.56x = 354,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,394.74/532.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.46

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