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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 730.96 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 730.96 and 452.04 is: 623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 730.96 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/730.96 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 730.96 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 330,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,423.16/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.44

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