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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 731.28 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 731.28 and 447.30 is: 616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 731.28 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/731.28 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 731.28 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 327,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,101.54/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.78

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