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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 794.70 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 794.70 and 438.60 is: 657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 794.70 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/794.70 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 794.70 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 348,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,555.42/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.16

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