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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.84, 798.78 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.84, 798.78 and 316.60 is: 474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.84 : 798.78 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.84/798.78 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.84x = 798.78 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.84x = 252,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,893.75/532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.61

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