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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.27, 795.51 and 433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.27, 795.51 and 433.65 is: 650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.27 : 795.51 = 433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.27/795.51 = 433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.27x = 795.51 × 433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.27x = 344,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,972.91/530.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.57

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