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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 731.88 and 464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 731.88 and 464.82 is: 641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 731.88 = 464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/731.88 = 464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 731.88 × 464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 340,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,192.46/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.24

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