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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.89, 800.01 and 452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.89, 800.01 and 452.23 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.89 : 800.01 = 452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.89/800.01 = 452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.89x = 800.01 × 452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.89x = 361,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,786.52/532.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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