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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.47, 796.83 and 504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.47, 796.83 and 504.28 is: 757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.47 : 796.83 = 504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.47/796.83 = 504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.47x = 796.83 × 504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.47x = 401,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,825.43/530.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.49

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