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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 795.72 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 795.72 and 453.44 is: 680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 795.72 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/795.72 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 795.72 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 360,811.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,811.28/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.78

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