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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 794.21 and 480.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 794.21 and 480.11 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 794.21 = 480.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/794.21 = 480.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 794.21 × 480.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 381,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,308.16/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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