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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.01, 731.43 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.01, 731.43 and 488.70 is: 674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.01 : 731.43 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.01/731.43 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.01x = 731.43 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.01x = 357,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,449.84/530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.42

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