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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.23, 794.92 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.23, 794.92 and 324.76 is: 486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.23 : 794.92 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.23/794.92 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.23x = 794.92 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.23x = 258,158.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,158.22/530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.88

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