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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.95, 800.21 and 489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.95, 800.21 and 489.88 is: 735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.95 : 800.21 = 489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.95/800.21 = 489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.95x = 800.21 × 489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.95x = 392,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,006.87/532.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.54

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