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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.58, 795.06 and 449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.58, 795.06 and 449.58 is: 673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.58 : 795.06 = 449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.58/795.06 = 449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.58x = 795.06 × 449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.58x = 357,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,443.07/530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.68

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