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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 794.04 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 794.04 and 457.26 is: 685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 794.04 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/794.04 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 794.04 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 363,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,082.73/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.01

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