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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 795.35 and 495.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 795.35 and 495.79 is: 743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 795.35 = 495.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/795.35 = 495.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 795.35 × 495.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 394,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,325.83/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.81

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