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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.55, 796.77 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.55, 796.77 and 468.99 is: 704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.55 : 796.77 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.55/796.77 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.55x = 796.77 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.55x = 373,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,677.16/530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.32

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