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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.67, 797.97 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.67, 797.97 and 326.63 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.67 : 797.97 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.67/797.97 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.67x = 797.97 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.67x = 260,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,640.94/532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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