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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.32, 731.28 and 472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.32, 731.28 and 472 is: 650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.32 : 731.28 = 472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.32/731.28 = 472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.32x = 731.28 × 472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.32x = 345,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,164.16/530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.86

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