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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.68, 735.28 and 458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.68, 735.28 and 458.72 is: 633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.68 : 735.28 = 458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.68/735.28 = 458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.68x = 735.28 × 458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.68x = 337,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,287.64/532.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.19

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