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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.39, 731.39 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.39, 731.39 and 455.96 is: 628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.39 : 731.39 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.39/731.39 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.39x = 731.39 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.39x = 333,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,478.65/530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.75

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