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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.29, 795.12 and 458.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.29, 795.12 and 458.47 is: 687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.29 : 795.12 = 458.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.29/795.12 = 458.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.29x = 795.12 × 458.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.29x = 364,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,538.67/530.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.43

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