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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.42, 794.87 and 465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.42, 794.87 and 465.27 is: 697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.42 : 794.87 = 465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.42/794.87 = 465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.42x = 794.87 × 465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.42x = 369,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,824.85/530.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.23

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