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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 795.14 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 795.14 and 298.99 is: 448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 795.14 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/795.14 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 795.14 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 237,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,738.91/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.49

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