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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 794.67 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 794.67 and 475.20 is: 712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 794.67 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/794.67 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 794.67 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 377,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,627.18/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.05

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