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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.89, 798.84 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.89, 798.84 and 301.95 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.89 : 798.84 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.89/798.84 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.89x = 798.84 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.89x = 241,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,209.74/532.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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