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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 795.69 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 795.69 and 456.96 is: 681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 795.69 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/795.69 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 795.69 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 363,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,598.50/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.51

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