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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 729.66 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 729.66 and 468.07 is: 644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 729.66 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/729.66 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 729.66 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 341,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,531.96/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.30

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