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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.01, 794.49 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.01, 794.49 and 484.92 is: 726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.01 : 794.49 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.01/794.49 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.01x = 794.49 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.01x = 385,264.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,264.09/530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.90

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