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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.35, 731.13 and 447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.35, 731.13 and 447.27 is: 616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.35 : 731.13 = 447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.35/731.13 = 447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.35x = 731.13 × 447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.35x = 327,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,012.21/530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.60

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