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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.35, 793.65 and 468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.35, 793.65 and 468.38 is: 700.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.35 : 793.65 = 468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.35/793.65 = 468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.35x = 793.65 × 468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.35x = 371,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,730.89/530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.92

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