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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.30, 794.55 and 452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.30, 794.55 and 452.90 is: 678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.30 : 794.55 = 452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.30/794.55 = 452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.30x = 794.55 × 452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.30x = 359,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,851.70/530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.58

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