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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.70, 799.05 and 403.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.70, 799.05 and 403.10 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.70 : 799.05 = 403.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.70/799.05 = 403.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.70x = 799.05 × 403.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.70x = 322,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,097.06/532.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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