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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.36, 791.91 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.36, 791.91 and 475.16 is: 709.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.36 : 791.91 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.36/791.91 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.36x = 791.91 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.36x = 376,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,283.96/530.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.49

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