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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 793.94 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 793.94 and 324.44 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 793.94 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/793.94 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 793.94 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 257,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,585.89/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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