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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 793.98 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 793.98 and 324.09 is: 485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 793.98 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/793.98 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 793.98 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 257,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,320.98/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.47

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