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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 794.16 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 794.16 and 433.68 is: 649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 794.16 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/794.16 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 794.16 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 344,411.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,411.31/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.64

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