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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.49, 732.69 and 425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.49, 732.69 and 425.85 is: 588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.49 : 732.69 = 425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.49/732.69 = 425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.49x = 732.69 × 425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.49x = 312,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,016.04/530.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.17

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