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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.58, 795.06 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.58, 795.06 and 450.54 is: 672.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.58 : 795.06 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.58/795.06 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.58x = 795.06 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.58x = 358,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,206.33/532.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.59

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