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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.39, 791.66 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.39, 791.66 and 469.58 is: 700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.39 : 791.66 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.39/791.66 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.39x = 791.66 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.39x = 371,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,744.92/530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.89

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