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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.45, 794.63 and 298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.45, 794.63 and 298.63 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.45 : 794.63 = 298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.45/794.63 = 298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.45x = 794.63 × 298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.45x = 237,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,298.86/530.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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