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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.72, 798.06 and 445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.72, 798.06 and 445.84 is: 667.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.72 : 798.06 = 445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.72/798.06 = 445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.72x = 798.06 × 445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.72x = 355,807.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,807.07/532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.91

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