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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.46, 795.32 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.46, 795.32 and 205.45 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.46 : 795.32 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.46/795.32 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.46x = 795.32 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.46x = 163,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,397.02/530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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