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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.91, 798.63 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.91, 798.63 and 402.81 is: 603.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.91 : 798.63 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.91/798.63 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.91x = 798.63 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.91x = 321,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,693.16/532.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.65

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