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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.60, 794.30 and 466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.60, 794.30 and 466.60 is: 698.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.60 : 794.30 = 466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.60/794.30 = 466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.60x = 794.30 × 466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.60x = 370,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,620.38/530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.49

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