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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 794.28 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 794.28 and 286.64 is: 429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 794.28 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/794.28 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 794.28 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 227,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,672.42/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.57

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