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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 794.25 and 433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 794.25 and 433.95 is: 649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 794.25 = 433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/794.25 = 433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 794.25 × 433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 344,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,664.79/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.89

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