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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.21, 795.85 and 433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.21, 795.85 and 433.86 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.21 : 795.85 = 433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.21/795.85 = 433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.21x = 795.85 × 433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.21x = 345,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,283.41/530.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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