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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.71, 798.66 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.71, 798.66 and 316.44 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.71 : 798.66 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.71/798.66 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.71x = 798.66 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.71x = 252,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,727.97/532.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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