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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.60, 794.62 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.60, 794.62 and 469.80 is: 703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.60 : 794.62 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.60/794.62 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.60x = 794.62 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.60x = 373,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,312.48/530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.57

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