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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 730.62 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 730.62 and 481.56 is: 663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 730.62 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/730.62 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 730.62 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 351,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,837.37/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.19

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