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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 729.41 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 729.41 and 489 is: 672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 729.41 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/729.41 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 729.41 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 356,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,679.05/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.93

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