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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.59, 798.08 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.59, 798.08 and 326.85 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.59 : 798.08 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.59/798.08 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.59x = 798.08 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.59x = 260,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,850.81/532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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