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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.32, 795.48 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.32, 795.48 and 286.48 is: 429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.32 : 795.48 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.32/795.48 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.32x = 795.48 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.32x = 227,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,889.11/530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.72

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