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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 732 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 732 and 447.48 is: 617.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 732 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/732 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 732 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 327,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,555.36/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.42

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