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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.62, 795.53 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.62, 795.53 and 300.18 is: 450.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.62 : 795.53 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.62/795.53 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.62x = 795.53 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.62x = 238,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,796.72/530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.03

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