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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 794.07 and 475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 794.07 and 475.47 is: 712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 794.07 = 475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/794.07 = 475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 794.07 × 475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 377,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,556.46/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.24

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