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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.41, 794.40 and 298.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.41, 794.40 and 298.93 is: 447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.41 : 794.40 = 298.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.41/794.40 = 298.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.41x = 794.40 × 298.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.41x = 237,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,469.99/530.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.71

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