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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.98, 797.94 and 481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.98, 797.94 and 481.73 is: 721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.98 : 797.94 = 481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.98/797.94 = 481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.98x = 797.94 × 481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.98x = 384,387.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,387.65/532.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.20

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