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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.93, 735.18 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.93, 735.18 and 459.12 is: 633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.93 : 735.18 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.93/735.18 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.93x = 735.18 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.93x = 337,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,535.32/532.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.36

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