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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.58, 794.86 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.58, 794.86 and 444.47 is: 665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.58 : 794.86 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.58/794.86 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.58x = 794.86 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.58x = 353,285.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,285.23/530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.85

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