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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 795.30 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 795.30 and 299.64 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 795.30 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/795.30 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 795.30 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 238,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,303.69/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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