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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.96, 735.96 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.96, 735.96 and 444.60 is: 613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.96 : 735.96 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.96/735.96 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.96x = 735.96 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.96x = 327,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,207.82/532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.94

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