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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.56, 796.36 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.56, 796.36 and 439.84 is: 660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.56 : 796.36 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.56/796.36 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.56x = 796.36 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.56x = 350,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,270.98/530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.19

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