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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 791.22 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 791.22 and 453.96 is: 677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 791.22 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/791.22 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 791.22 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 359,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,182.23/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.04

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