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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.56, 794.96 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.56, 794.96 and 470.08 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.56 : 794.96 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.56/794.96 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.56x = 794.96 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.56x = 373,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,694.80/530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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