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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.84, 797.10 and 455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.84, 797.10 and 455.92 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.84 : 797.10 = 455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.84/797.10 = 455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.84x = 797.10 × 455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.84x = 363,413.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,413.83/532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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