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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.92, 799.07 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.92, 799.07 and 316.65 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.92 : 799.07 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.92/799.07 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.92x = 799.07 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.92x = 253,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,025.52/532.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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