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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.62, 798.21 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.62, 798.21 and 469.26 is: 703.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.62 : 798.21 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.62/798.21 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.62x = 798.21 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.62x = 374,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,568.02/532.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.26

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