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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.92, 797.67 and 483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.92, 797.67 and 483.69 is: 723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.92 : 797.67 = 483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.92/797.67 = 483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.92x = 797.67 × 483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.92x = 385,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,825.00/532.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.98

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