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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.39, 795.81 and 488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.39, 795.81 and 488.50 is: 732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.39 : 795.81 = 488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.39/795.81 = 488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.39x = 795.81 × 488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.39x = 388,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,753.19/530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.96

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