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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.92, 795.93 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.92, 795.93 and 451.92 is: 674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.92 : 795.93 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.92/795.93 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.92x = 795.93 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.92x = 359,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,696.69/532.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.95

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