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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 795.01 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 795.01 and 324.46 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 795.01 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/795.01 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 795.01 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 257,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,950.07/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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