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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 791.24 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 791.24 and 444.32 is: 662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 791.24 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/791.24 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 791.24 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 351,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,563.76/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.78

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